Capsaicin in hot peppers causes their infamous burning sensation. As a supplement or in topical form, capsaicin may help promote weight loss, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain. Capsaicin is the ...

STOCKHOLM — Patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy who used a capsaicin 8% patch (Qutenza, Astellas Pharma) had more relief from pain and better sleep quality than those who received a placebo ...

One of Federica Genovese’s fondest memories of spicy food is how her grandmother would eat a plate of pasta: with a fork in one hand and a Calabrian chili in the other, she would alterate bites of ...

Friedrich [16] reported the results for about 6 patients. In 4 cases, a significant reduction or complete remission of pain and tenderness was observed. This is the only published study about ...

If you're on a mission to shed a few pounds, there's one condiment you might want to reach for more often, according to a ...

Do you ever feel that intense, satisfying burn when you bite into a chili-spiced dish? If you’re looking for ways to make that heat ...

By application, capsaicin accounts for 38.7% of market demand, reflecting strong uptake in pharmaceuticals, medical ...

Scientists believe the chemical which gives chili its spicy kick could one day be developed into a drug to treat lung cancer. The study focused on the effects of the compound capsaicin on the lung ...

The police announced on the afternoon of the 31st that they will use capsaicin sprayers if illegal activities occur during the large-scale rally organized by the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions ...

A cluster of positive tests for the prohibited drug capsaicin in horses in Ontario has led to changes in testing procedures for the substance in the province but has left some of the trainers involved ...